.Dave Wilson, ESPN Workers WriterSep 28, 2024, 09:33 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is an university football media reporter. He previously operated at The Dallas Early Morning Information, San Diego Union-Tribune and also Sin City Sun.AUSTIN, Texas-- No. 1 Texas got its 1st SEC gain responsible for the arm of Arc Manning, that helped the Longhorns beat a sluggish start as well as some self-inflicted drawbacks to trump Mississippi Condition 35-13 on Saturday.Manning was 26-of-31 for 324 yards and 2 goals, and included 33 hurrying gardens and an additional score, regardless of Johntay Cook II dropping an agape goal elapsed that would possess included another 62 passing backyards in the second quarter. A full week after throwing two interceptions in his 1st beginning against UL Monroe, Manning claimed he felt much more relaxed." I presume last week I really did not possess as much enjoyable as I would like to," Manning claimed. "I believe I possessed a bit a lot more enjoyable today even though it was a little bit of rough." It was stony since managing back Jaydon Blue shed pair of fumbles-- one at a loss region-- Prepare fell a touchdown and also there were actually 8 fines on the Texas outburst. Train Steve Sarkisian criticized himself for possessing his crew kick a field goal however then going all out on fourth down after a defensive penalty offered the Longhorns yet another chance. Texas neglected to transform, taking 3 points off the board.The Longhorns entered halftime with a 14-6 lead as Mississippi State made use of a ground-heavy technique behind real fresher quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. The Bulldogs operated 73 plays to Texas' 62, but the Longhorns outgained them 522 lawns to 294. There were additionally 17 fines in the game, numerous along with prolonged evaluations." It was hard for the video game to receive a rhythm to it," Sarkisian said.But he was satisfied the Longhorns navigated this extent of the period and Quinn Ewers' injury to start 5-0. It is actually the second direct time Texas has actually started 5-0, denoting just the second attend the past half a century the Longhorns have actually performed it in back-to-back years. Texas possesses an off week showing up, observed due to the Red River Competition in Dallas versus Oklahoma, prior to Georgia involves Austin the following week.Sarkisian pointed out the Longhorns revealed grace, as well as he was pleased they managed to endure their very first SEC obstacle while permitting Ewers bounce back from a strained skew accident without needing to rush him back." Our team need Quinn back given that he's our quarterback as well as he's our innovator," Sarkisian stated. "I assume that influences the whole entire team and also belief, however what I believe our company knew and also what Arc found out below over the final 2 1/2 activities is this crew may trust him too." Manning mentioned he awaited Ewers' return whenever that may be." I presume Quinn's showed himself," Manning said. "I mean, he led our company to the Sweets Bowl last year and he is actually played definitely well this year, thus this is his crew. I presume he's visiting go back and participate in definitely properly, but I'll be ready for when my number's phoned if they need me. So we're simply visiting try and also keep this point rolling.".